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Modern Warships: Ancient Continents

Modern Warships · published 12 Aug 2026, 07:26 UTC

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Sometimes the ocean does not reveal its secrets — it merely leaves a clue. A fragment of an ancient fossil leads a group of scientists to an uncharted area of the sea where, according to legend, the entrance to a long-forgotten underwater civilization complex lies hidden. Backed by a wealthy investor, the researchers set out on a dangerous expedition and discover ruins with flowing lines, mysterious patterns, and mechanisms built with technologies long lost — or perhaps never known to humanity.

Join the “Ancient Continents” expedition and take part in naval battles in “Tandem Wars” mode.


Event Description

  • Play Tandem Wars, Team Deathmatch or Squad Wars modes and earn Tokens needed to complete the Event Pass.

  • The event mode grants a x5 Token bonus for the first 10 battles each day.

  • Use Boosters: they last for 1 hour and increase the number of Tokens earned per battle by 100%.

  • Complete Event Missions to earn additional Tokens, Gold, and Drone Batteries. Free Tokens are also available in the “Event Points” tab.

  • Use Drone Batteries to activate the Delivery Drone and obtain valuable rewards. Batteries can be earned in event battles, missions, and activities.

  • Unlock Classified Cargo using Authorization Keys. Keys can be obtained by progressing through the Event Pass or purchased in Special Offers.

  • Each activation brings you closer to the main reward of the corresponding activity, while participating in the leaderboards grants access to exclusive rewards.

  • The event will run from August 12 to August 31, 06:59 UTC.



Tandem Wars Mode

  • Maps available for this mode: Arctic, Hidden Dragon, Two Samurai, Viking Bay, Arid Frontier, and Greenlands.

  • The mode can be played in a squad of up to 2 players.

  • Each battle lasts 10 minutes.

  • The team that first reaches 20 points, or the team with the most points when the battle timer expires, wins.

  • Destroying an enemy ship earns 2 points for your team.

  • Assisting in destroying an enemy ship earns 1 point for your team.

  • Containers with various bonuses and buffs are scattered across the map to aid you in battle.



Event Rewards

The main Event Pass reward is the AFT-10 — an automatic launcher that fires guided rockets against surface targets. Its low-flying missiles strike along the waterline and bypass heat decoys, enhancing the ship’s offensive capabilities.

All players who fully complete the Event Pass can obtain this reward.

As you progress through the event, you can obtain the “New Command” and “System Image” decals, the “Neptara’s Mark” flag, the “Anna Witmore” avatar, and the “Expedition Member” title.



“Hidden Dragon” Bundle

This bundle brings CN Project 055G to the game — a multirole modification of the Type 055 destroyer focused on powerful missile strikes and enhanced defense. The ship’s arsenal includes five missiles in 3+2 slots, a pair of grenade launchers and autocannons, and a helicopter. Unique weapons include the RG-055G (130 mm) multirole electromagnetic cannon, based on a redesigned HPJ45B turret and highly effective against aircraft. To protect against underwater threats, the ship is fitted with the unique Type 726-4A-24G autocannon, which automatically engages enemy torpedoes at close range. The modification also places major emphasis on expanded air defense. Its systems include LY-1G, a more powerful version of a high-precision laser air defense system, and HQ-10A — a short-range surface-to-air missile system developed to protect surface ships from massive missile attacks. These are complemented by the powerful vertically launched HHQ-9CG air defense missile system and HQ-19 BMD, designed specifically to counter modern SLBM threats. Following these upgrades, the ship is not only dangerous in a direct confrontation but also offers enhanced defensive capabilities, which are especially important in modern naval battles involving aircraft.

Armament:

  1. Missile Battery — YJ-20 [x3]

  2. Missile Battery — YJ-20 [x2]

  3. Cannon — RG-055G (130 mm) [x1] 🔒

  4. Grenade Launcher — Type 726-4A [x2]

  5. Helicopter — WZ-19 CAIC [x1]

  6. Autocannon — Type 726-4A-24G [x2] 🔒

  7. Autocannon — H/PJ-17 (30 mm) [x2]

  8. Air Defense — LY-1G [x1] 🔒

  9. Air Defense — HQ-10A [x1] 🔒

  10. Air Defense — HHQ-9СG [x1] 🔒

  11. Air Defense — HQ-19 BMD [x1] 🔒

  • You can purchase the ship during the event.

  • The further you progress through the Event Pass, the better the purchase price becomes.

  • The maximum discount is 90%. The ship can be obtained no more than once during the event.



“Lost Relics” Bundle

This bundle contains unique customization items: the “Ancient Barrier” camouflage and the “Gatekeeper’s Key” flag.



Classified Cargo

Unlock Classified Cargo to obtain valuable items and equipment:

  • SY-400 — a high-trajectory launcher capable of effectively engaging ships and submarines. It fires a salvo of high-speed guided missiles of varying sizes, deals area damage, and easily overwhelms enemy air defense systems.

  • Pukguksong-4 — a two-stage submarine-launched ballistic missile from North Korea. Its design reduces fire preparation time and increases flight speed at the cost of reduced range and affected area.

  • USS Iowa (BB-61) — a legendary US Navy battleship with improved performance and maneuverability, expanded air defense systems, and additional launchers for both offensive use and protection against torpedoes.

  • ET40 (533 mm) — a Chinese electric torpedo with a three-shot launcher. Manual control of each shot allows it to bypass enemy underwater decoys with the right timing.

  • Drone Batteries, Tokens, Upgrade Points, and Advanced Consumables.

The activity’s main reward is CN SSA. This high-speed semi-submersible trimaran combines features of a submarine, a trimaran, and a warship. Multiple free missile slots enable massive long-range strikes, while the unique YJ-20 TBM SSA hypersonic tactical ballistic missiles are designed to engage large surface targets behind obstacles. Automatic SSA ATT systems protect it from enemy torpedoes, while the powerful HQ-16C SSA close-in air defense system protects the ship on the surface while it replenishes oxygen.

Armament:

  1. Missile Battery YJ-18B [x4]

  2. Missile Battery YJ-18B [x2]

  3. Missile Battery YJ-20 TBM SSA [x2]🔒

  4. Autocannon SSA ATT [x2]🔒

  5. Air Defense HQ-16C SSA [x1]🔒



Delivery Drone

Use Drone Batteries to activate the Delivery Drone and obtain valuable rewards. Inside, you can find:

  • 3M47-03E Komar — a unique automatic missile system that fires various “Igla-S” missiles at surface and aerial targets at close range. It effectively strengthens the ship’s automated defenses.

  • DF-12 — a Chinese nuclear single-stage, solid-fueled ballistic missile with extended range.

  • MKE 76 (76 mm) — a Turkish naval artillery system developed based on the OTO Melara. It can continuously engage surface and aerial targets for extended periods until it overheats.

  • “Recycle Area” decal, Tokens, Authorization Keys, Gold, Advanced Consumables, and Drone Batteries.

We hope this information helps you complete every stage of the expedition and obtain its rarest rewards.

Good luck, Commanders!

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